ROLE OF SAMSHAMAN THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EKAKUSHTHA (PSORIASIS): A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Psoriasis is a very common condition. The disorder may affect people of any age, but it most commonly begins between ages 15 and 35.The condition is not contagious. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, is commonly seen as red and white hues of scaly patches appearing on the top first layer of the epidermis (skin).Psoriasis can be considered as one type of Kushtha. In Ayurveda texts it is a Krichchasadhya Vyadhi. It not fatal but it is responsible for great deal of unhappiness, feeling of depression at some point. Modern treatment gives temporary relief remissions and exacerbations are the rule in most of the psoriatic cases. Hence, there is a need for drugs having good efficacy in this debilitating disorder which is possible by Ayurvedic treatment. Sushuruta has stated ‘Ubhayato Samshodhana’ to be effective in the treatment of Psoriasis (Ekakushtha) but in old age samshodhan cannot be done. So Samshaman therapy plays vital role in Kustha. The present case study was carried out in IPD of Kayachikitsa department, Sir Sunder Lal Hospital I.M.S. B.H.U. Varanasi. The regimen has shown marked improvement in relieving all the symptoms and PASI score of the patients.
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Meera Antiwal , Jai Singh
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